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Nottingham has an excellent and well-deserved reputation for fantastic theatre, from home-grown productions to national and international touring shows. Read on to find out more about the thriving theatre scene or scroll down to see all current and upcoming shows.

Nottingham Playhouse has been one of the UK’s leading producing theatres since its foundation in 1948, and their dynamic output continues to shine. In 2019 they won The Stage Regional Theatre of the Year Award in recognition of the creative revitalisation of the theatre under the leadership of Chief Executive Stephanie Sirr and new Artistic Director Adam Penford.

The historic and beautiful Theatre Royal and Royal Concert Hall offers a fantastic and diverse year-round programme, including comedy and a variety of other events to enjoy. Don’t miss the chance to go behind the scenes and tred the boards on one of Ezekial Bone's Magic Lantern Tours.

Nottingham Lakeside Arts, located on the beautiful High Fields campus of the University of Nottingham, host a varied programme of performances throughout the year, from thought-proving plays and avant-garde international dance, and have developed an excellent reputation for their heart-warming family theatre.

Nottingham also has a thriving independent and fringe theatre scene, with Nottingham Arts Theatre and the Lace Market Theatre both offering high quality in-house productions as well as offbeat fringe theatre, comedy and events.

Whilst primarily a cinema, Broadway is the hub of the lively, independent Hockley district’s entertainment scene - they regularly screen National Theatre Live events from across the globe.

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Adventure Drive-In Cinema

Adventure Drive-In Cinema

Nottingham

Dates between Tuesday 4 August and Sunday 9 August 2020 Tickets: £27.50 + booking fee per car
This summer, friends and family are invited to enjoy outdoor screenings of their favourite films from the comfort of their cars. With 80s classics…

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A Murder is Announced

A Murder is Announced

Nottingham

Middle Ground Theatre Company Ltd is delighted to present their acclaimed production of a classic Miss Marple mystery.

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18 July 2021Open 19:30 -
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20 July 2021Open 19:30 - 22:30
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Beauty and the Beast - Nottingham Playhouse's 2020 Panto

Beauty and the Beast - Nottingham Playhouse's 2020 Panto

Nottingham

Join us to laugh and cheer, 'boo' the baddies and singalong to magnificent musical numbers – it's a guaranteed great night out for all the family.

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27 Nov 2020to16 Jan 2021Open 19:30 - 22:00
A Christmas Carol - A Ghost Story

A Christmas Carol - A Ghost Story

Nottingham

Friday 30 October - Saturday 14 November 2020.
1:30pm, 2:30pm and 7:30pm shows.
Nottingham Playhouse.
£45 - £8.50.
Mark Gatiss (The Madness of George III, Dracula, The League of Gentlemen, Doctor Who) stars in his own retelling of Dickens' classic…

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30 Oct 2020to14 Nov 2020Open 19:30 - 22:00
The Comedy of Errors

The Comedy of Errors

University Park Campus, Nottingham

Bring a blanket or a cushion, a picnic if you like, and enjoy open air theatre in Lakeside's back garden. A summer delight not to be missed!

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18 July 2020Open 19:30 - 21:30
Mayhem Film Festival 2020

Mayhem Film Festival 2020

Nottingham

With premieres, previews, special guests and midnight screenings, Mayhem Film Festival showcases the best in horror, sci-fi and cult cinema, through feature films, short films and special events.

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15 Oct 2020to18 Oct 2020
Red Ellen

Red Ellen

Nottingham

Tuesday 6 - Saturday 17 October 2020. 2:30pm and 7:30pm.
Nottingham Playhouse.
£37.50 - £8.50.
Please visit https://www.nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk/whats-on/drama/red-ellen/ for more info.
"I'm not a spy."
"A working class woman inside the walls of…

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6 Oct 2020to17 Oct 2020Open 19:30 - 22:00
Identical

Identical

Nottingham

Friday 31 July - Saturday 22 August 2020. 2:30pm and 7pm, please visit https://www.nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk/whats-on/music/identical/ for details and tickets.
Nottingham Playhouse.
Tickets £120 - £65.
IDENTICAL
The twin-sational new musical…

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31 July 2020to22 Aug 2020Open 19:00 - 22:00
Open Air Theatre at Newstead Abbey

Open Air Theatre at Newstead Abbey

Nottingham

Enjoy the manicured gardens and beautiful ruins of Newstead Abbey, the ancestral home of Romantic poet Lord Byron, before checking out the open air theatre lined up for the summer.

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Newstead Abbey, Nottingham

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12 Aug 2020Various Opening Times
Goldilocks & the Three Bears

Goldilocks & the Three Bears

Netherfield Lane, Nottingham

Help Goldilocks and her mum, Dame Dolly Donut, save their circus and rescue the three bears from the evil ringmaster. It's the big top family panto extravaganza featuring pop songs, magic and puppets.

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21 Aug 2020Open 15:00 - 17:00
Carlton Operatic Society: Shrek - The Musical

Carlton Operatic Society: Shrek - The Musical

Nottingham

Following their 2019 production of Mack and Mabel the multiple-award winning Carlton Operatic Society will be back at the Theatre Royal Nottingham with the larger than life blockbuster Shrek – The Musical!

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1 June 2021Open 19:00 - 22:00
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Jack and the Beanstalk

Jack and the Beanstalk

Nottingham

A giant adventure for little ones aged 3-8 and their grown-ups

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9 Dec 2020to2 Jan 2021Open 13:15 - 16:00
Choir Boy

Choir Boy

Nottingham

Friday 12 - Saturday 27 February 2021
7:30pm shows with select matinees
Theatre - £37.50 - £8.50
14+
Please visit https://www.nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk/whats-on/drama/choir-boy/ or call 0115 941 9419 for details.
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12 Feb 2021to27 Feb 2021Open 19:30 - 21:45
Sherlock Holmes and the Hound of the Baskervilles - Chapterhouse Theatre Company

Sherlock Holmes and the Hound of the Baskervilles - Chapterhouse Theatre Company

Whitwell, Welbeck

Chapterhouse Theatre and Creswell Crags present an open air performance of Sherlock Holmes and the Hound of the Baskervilles on Saturday 22 August 2020.

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Creswell Crags, Worksop

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22 Aug 2020Open 17:30 - 21:00